Astros Hope Pitching Finally Heals With New Infield
Astros manager Harry Walker says the heart of the team is the pitching staff after a rough 1970 season. The lineup gains shortstop Roger Metzger to boost defense and Menke to first, while Morgan and Rader anchor the infield. Outfielders Wynn Cedeno Alou bring power and speed, with Watson challenging in left and Edwards catching. Dierker anchors the mound though Wilson and Griffin must rebound to threaten the Reds.
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Mike Rathet
Associated Press
Cocoa, Fla
Harry Walker
Houston Astros
Walker
Astros
Cincinnati Reds
Roger Metzer
Chicago Cubs
Denis Menke
Joe Morgan
Doug Rader
Metzger
Tacoma
Houston
Menke
Morgan
Rader
Jim Wynn
Cesar Cedeno
Dominican Republic
Jesus Alou
Bob Watson
Watson
Johnny Edwards
Hiatt
Larry Howard
Oklahoma City
Larry Dierker
Don Wilson
Tom Griffin
Wilson
Griffin
Dierker
Jack Billingham
Wade Blasingame
Denny Lemaster
Villanova Wildcats Rally After Penn Win
Villanova, riding a rising crest after a 9 47 victory over Penn, placed three players on the NCAA Eastern regional all tournament team. Next stop is Houston to face Western Kentucky in the NCAA semifinals led by Howard Porter and Hank Sietmnontkowski.
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Raleigh
Villanova
Wildcats
Penn
Houston
Western Kentucky
Howard Porter
Hank Sietmnontkowski
Laver in Chicago Seeding Stirs Little Concern
Australia’s Rod Laver, seeded No. 4 in Chicago for the World Championship of Tennis, shows little concern as the 20 city event begins. John Newcombe heads the field with Arthur Ashe and Ken Rosewall also rated above Laver in the 32 man lineup. Laver recently won the Tennis Champion Classic in New York, boosting 1971 earnings to $150,000, though the Classic and World Championship series are separate. The Chicago event carries a $10,000 top prize and begins a week-long run across multiple sites to boost attendance.
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Australia
Rod Laver
Laver
John Newcombe
Arthur Ashe
Ken Rosewall
Sydney
New York
Exhibition baseball results from Saturday and Sunday
The Associated Press reports results across multiple games including Pittsburgh defeating St Louis 4 3, Boston topping Detroit 7 3, Kansas City 3 Chicago A 2, Houston 12 Minnesota 4, Montreal 13 New York A 2, Los Angeles 12 Philadelphia, New York N 6 Cincinnati 5 in 10 innings, Chicago N 7 Milwaukee 4, Cleveland 3 San Francisco 2, San Diego 9 Tokyo Lotte Orions 6, California 6 Oakland 5, Baltimore 11 Atlanta 2, New York A 3 Detroit 2, and All-Stars 6 Los Angeles 1, with additional results on Sunday including Minnesota 4 Houston 3 and Montreal 5 Washington 3 among others. Several Monday exhibitions list matchups scheduled in Florida and Arizona venues with teams like Cincinnati Philadelphia Cleveland San Francisco Chicago N Oakland and Tokyo Lotte Orions visiting various sites.
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Porter and Ford Named to All Tournament Team
Porter and Chris Ford were selected for the all tourney team by writers and sportscasters covering the event. Porter was also named outstanding player of the tournament, the Wildcats routed Penn as Porter led Villanova with 35 points.
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Solunar Tables for Daily Fishing and Hunting Times
Schedule of Solunar Periods from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES advises planning days to fish in good territory or hunt in good cover during the peak periods listed, to maximize the best sport each day has to offer.
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Richard Alden Knight
Francesco Posts Easy Victory At Razorback Handicap
Francesco owned by A. J. Mordell won the $30,000 Razorback Handicap at Oaklawn Park by six lengths in 1:42 3-5 for 11-16 miles. Great Mystery runner-up paid 4.20 to show, Elegant Heir third. Jockey John Kunitake steered Francesco as the pace surged, Lonnie Ray rode two winners, and a crowd of 24,958 saw wagers reach 1,676,877.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Francesco
A. J. Mordell
Oaklawn Park
Great Mystery
Elegant Heir
Charlie Jr
John Kunitake
Hope
Ray
Steve Richie
Super Bowl VI Site Bids Topic at NFL Meetings
The NFL opens meetings in Palm Beach as site bids for Super Bowl VI dominate. Bills stadium drama lingers with a new late May deadline, while Miami competes with Los Angeles New Orleans Dallas Houston and Jacksonville. Houston presents two venue options the AstroDome and Rice Stadium.
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Mike Rathet
Associated Press
Palm Beach, Fla
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Seattle
Erie County
Miami
Los Angeles
New Orleans
Dallas
Houston
Jacksonville
Fla
Astrodome
Rice Stadium
Rice Vaulter Sets Conference Record at Quadrangular
Rice wins the Southwest Conference Quadrangular meet in Fayetteville with 56 points, Baylor 52, Texas 50, Arkansas 13. Rice’s Dave Roberts broke the conference pole vault record and set meet and stadium records with a 17 feet one quarter inch vault. A sophomore.
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Fayetteville, Ark
Rice
Baylor
Texas
Arkansas
Dave Roberts
Crawford Narrowly Nets Money In Jacksonville Open
Richard Crawford of Little Rock finished the Greater Jacksonville Open with a 298 total and earned 200 dollars from a 125000 event. Gary Player captured the 25000 first prize at Orange Blossom Golf Classic with a 281 total. Miss Rawls, tied for second, ended at 219 withSandra Haynie.
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Jacksonville, Fla
Richard Crawford
Little Rock
Ark
Gary Player
Miss Rawls
Sandra Haynie
Ferraris Beats Rawls In St Petersburg Victory
Jan Ferraris defeated Betsy Rawls and Sandra Haynie with a two over par 74 at St Petersburg Florida on Sunday finishing ahead to claim the win at the event.
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Jan Ferraris
Betsy Rawls
Petersburg
Fila
Sandra Haynie
Roberts Clears 166 and 17 Percent On First Attempts
From Conroe Texas, Roberts cleared both 166 and 17 percent on his initial attempts, signaling strong early performance in the event.
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Conroe, Tex
Roberts
Running Back Signs With Arkansas S
JIMMY Lisko Hazen All-District running back signed a grant-in-aid scholarship with Arkansas State University. Al Romano of North Adams retained his New England welterweight title by knocking out Danny Heath of Lowell in the ninth round at 1:58.
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Ark
Jimmy Lisko
Hazen
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Associated Press
North Adams
Mass
al Romano
New England
Danny Heath
Lowell
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